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Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
ANIMPoRTAHTDECIsloN.
The Highest Tribunal On the Insol-
vent Manufacturers Bank Case.

The Highest Tribunal On the InsOl-
vent Manufacturers Bank Case.
WASHINGTON. March 2S.-A decision was
rendered by the United States supreme court
to-day in the insolvent bank case Of Alonzo
Richmond, Charles Comstock and others
against Agnes F. Irons and Andrew II.
Foskett, executor and eXecutrix of James
Irons, deceased, and Others an appeal from
the United States circuit court for the north
ern district of Illinois. This was suit to en-
force the personal liabilities of stockholders
for the debts of the insolvent Manufacturers
National bank of Chicago. A master, ap-
pointed by the court below to ascertain the
amount of the debts and assets of the bank,
reported on the 25th day of May, 1856, that
the Indebtedness of the bank at that time was
$3l6. 1888; that S69,346 should be added
ship, making a total of S4l6,079 and that the
necessary assessment which should be made on
the stakeholder to pay said indebtedness was
e3.2 per cent upon the capital stock of $780,
000. Many exceptions were made to the
masters report but they were overruled and
the decree was entered against each stock
holder seveIally for the amount computed to
be due from him according to the amount of
his stock. From this decree Richmond, Com
stock and others appealed. This court
holds:
l. That the action of the circuit court in per-
mitting amendments to the original plead
as stated by this court In the case of Neale
VS. Neale 20 Wallace ~ and in the TremolO
patent (23 Wallace 5lS), etc.
2. That the statute of limitations, even IL
applicable rs a bar to this proceeding, ceased
to run against the creditors OF the bank enti-
tied to the benefit OF the decree from the time
when the amended bill was filed in October,
1876. 1t had not then taken effect.
8. That the obligation of the deceased
stakeholder survives as against his personal
representatives.
4. That COmstOck is liable on stock sold by
him in good faith but not transferred by him
on the books, as well as on stock sold with a
knowledge of the banks insolvency.
8. That the stockholders are by law ex-
Onerated from obligation to contribute to the
payment of all claims IN class ID, amounting
in the aggregate to $lS,500.
6. That the creditors are entitled to inter-
est on the dates OF the bank as against the
stockholders.
Z. That the stockholders are not bound to
contribute as debt due from the bank or
themselves to fund for the payment of the
expenses of the receivership.
The decree of the circuit court in so far as
1t is inconsistent with the foregoing decision,
is reversed and the cause remanded with
directions to proceed therein as justice and
equity may require in conformity with this
opinion. Opinion by Justice Matthews.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
The Coercion Rill.

LONDON, March 2S.-A conference of
liberal-unionists will be held at Devonshire
house on Thursday to consider the coercion
bill. An exchange of views in the lobbies on
the bill disclosed the fact that several of the
uniOnists disapprove of the measure, but the
mass of the party consider its provisions not
too stringent. Lord Harrington and Cham
berlain will give thorough support to tho
whole proposals. The threatened detection
of uniOnists will probably not exceed ten
votes, leaving the government still with
potent majority. The Parnelltes held an in
formal meeting and united in denouncing
what they termed the atroclous character OF
the coercion bill. The measure, they said,
concealed under its provisions powers for
the extinction of the liberties of the
press, public meetings, free speech and all
individual rights. The Parnellites dsre-
garded the threats of Smith to continue de-
bate until the second reading of the bill.
They say that If the protracton of the sit.
ting results in a test of physical endurance
they will be ready for the struggle. 1t Is the
opinion of great many persons that Bal
four's speech, which was Of great length, was
weak, confused and pontless and that ON
the first chance he has had to show ii he was
capable OF rising to great occasion he has
made a notable failure. Parnel has post
poned the introduction of his amendment
until he consults with his colleagues. Lord
harrington is about to issue, an ad-
dress. through new unlonist paper.
the present moment with q more acute form
of the problem of Ireland than has ever been
presented in past times. The difficulties Of
the problem have been intensified by the
action of the liberals, who, suddenly discard.
ing every remedy hitherto approved by the
liberals have made change of front unpar-
alleled IN completeness and rapidity and
adopted the policy of the avowed enemies of
the Integrity of the British empire. Their
action has stimulated the courage and hopes
Of the separatists 1t is the duty Of the
liberal-unionists now to endeavor to bring
back the liberals to their faith in cOnstitu-
tlOnal reform. resolutely exposing tho delu-
sion that the abandonment of their
principles or the sacrifice of
any class of their countrymen
can be an act of courage or Justice" Re-
ferring to the coercion bill he says: mot q
single uniOnist believes in coercion as pol.
icy, but all believe in the necessity of every
civilized country asserting the supremacy OF
the law. The object of the separatists Is to
prove that the government of Ireland, as q
part of the United Kingdom, is an ilnpossi-
blity with or without reform. The object of
the unOnists must be to prove the un ion in
dissOlublc while doing Justice to Ireland"
The whole tone of the manifesto indicates
that there will be no compromise. Messrs
Caine and Chamberlain endorse the mani
festO.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Jury Fails to Agree.

NORFOLK, Neb., March 9s.-ISpecial to the
BEE. The case of the state vs. Frank Nc
Neely terminated in the district court at
Madison late Saturday afternoon by failure
of the jury to agree The case has been pend
ing since November, 1Ss5, at which time Nc
Neely, switch engineer of the Elkhorn line,
was arrested on q charge of committing q
rape on Maud Taylor, Q thirteen-year-old
niece who was living at his home in this city.
The case was closely, contested by the at
tOrneys, able arguments being made by
County Attorney Robinson for the prosecu-
ton, and by Messrs. ii. g. Browe, w. NJ.
Robertson and W. V. Allen for the defense.
1t is said seven of the jurors were in favor of
aCQuittal.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Think He Was Nurdered

SIOUX CITY, Ia, March 2s.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. THE verdict of the cor
oner's jury sitting over the dead body of
Dennis Ragan is that he came to his death
from causes unknown, and that he was dead
before the train that ran over him struck
him. Ragan was found Saturday night in
Yards ap @ aoas ha
run over while lying on the track drunk
but the verdict of the jury would indicate
otherwise. There is now some ground for
suspicion that Ragan was first murdered and
then placed on the track,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
The Des Moines Inouor Gases

DIES MONIES, Ia, March 2S.-(Speclal Tele-
gram to the BEE. Judge Love of the United
States District Court while in town to-day
issued an order compelling Constable Frank
Pierce to appear before him at Council Bluffs
on charge OF contempt for
refusing to give up the liquors
time ago and replevined by order of United
States court. The Anheuser- Busch company
OF st. Louis have begun suit against Pierce
and three deputies for damages of $4,000 each
for seizing the liquors consigned to the drug
store.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Platte County's District Court.

COLUMBUS, Neb., March 2S.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. 1.-The district court, his
honor Judge A. NJ. Post present, opened
to-day with 1I3 civil and twelve
criminal cases on the docket. The
judicial labor of the district is
rapidly increasing and several important
suits are to be heard, the most notable being
that of Robert Williams for embezzlement.
from David City under change of venue, and
Edward Grant, for arson.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Kearney Game Back.

NEW YORK, March 2s.--James Kearney, a
lawyer who was reported to have abscOnded
with the money of a number of clients, has
returned and declares tEat the stories ara
false. lie declares that his debts are only
about $4,000, while his assets are nearly
$4,000 He admits that he did wrOn in al
lowing his partner to use $4,000 belong ny
to one of Kearney's clients, but says he -
ready TO make the amount good.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
The Cotton Trade paralyzed.

New ORLEANS, March 2S.-At Lefour
Saturday, various weighers and re-weighers
and classers received notice from their en-
ployers, factors and buyers, that they should
report for work this morning, otherwise
their services would be dispensed with. The
notice, however, had no effect, as the strik-
ers feel certain their places cannot be filled.
While the trouble continues no cotton can
be shipped or sold, and trade is paralyzed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Spring Building Boom.

AINswoRTH, Neb., March IS. Especial to
the BEE. Articles of incorporation have
been drawn up and signed for the organiz-
ing of a building association, with capital
of 100000. Already $4,000 worth of stock
has been. taken. The books are being pre-
stock subscriptions. x number of cottages
will be built this spring. and several brick
houses are in contemplation. Ainsworth,
like other Nebraska towns. will have lively
boom and prosperous season.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
A Beatrice Druggist Fails.

BEATRICE, Neb., March 2s.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. George j. Rubleman,
druggist, was closed up to-day by the sheriff
on an attachment sued out by his wife, Kate
Rubeman for $4,000 money loaned, Other
attachments by wholesale dealers soon fol-
lowed. Whether the $4,000 attachment is
made to cover up and save the stock is not
known, His sales of family medicines has
been good and he was thought to be making
money.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29

third to the chief of the bureau of elections.
One of the poll-books within the same time.
shall be filed with the bureau Of elections and
the other with the county clerk. The official
canvass, immediately upon its completion
by the board of county canvassers shall be
advertised for one day in two daily papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Found Dead in the Snow.

BEATRICE, Neb., March 2S.--- Especial Tele-
gram to the BEE. Washington Cunning
ham, prominent farmer, near Liberty, was
found dead in the snow near that place this
morning. Heart disease is supposed to be
the cause. He was temperate man and a
good citizen.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Another Illinois Railway.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, March 2s.-Articles of
incorporation were filed IN the secretary of
states Office to-day by the Peoria Il Western
railway company, The capital stock is
S4,5oO,OOO 1t is prepared to construct rail-
way from point on the eastern line of the
state in Iroquois county, westerly through
Iroquos, Ford, Livingston. Mclean, Wood
ford, Towel, Peoria, Fulton, McDonough,
Hancock and Henderson counties to the
town of Hamilton, on the Mississippi river,
and by branch to Burlington, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
A Disabled steamer,

New YORK, March 2s-No tidings of the
disabled steamer Salerno, reported disabled
in mid-ocean by the steamer p. Caland, has
yet been heard at the office of the agents of
the Wilson line steamers and some anxiety
Is felt for her safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Davenport,s politica, situation.

DAVENPORT, Ia, March 2S.-[Special
Telegram to the BEE. THE democrats of
this city are so much demoralized by the
denomination of Mayor Claussen for fourth
term that the republicans have hopes of
beating them at the city election Saturday.
convention and nominated for mayor f. II.
Hancock and full city ticket. Ordinarily
this city gives 1000 democratic majority, but
things are very much mixed this spring and
the republicans are very hopeful.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Drunken Dcsperado's Deed.

DEs MoIYEs Ia, March 2s.-ISpecial
Telegram to the BEE. - While Joseph
Whisen and William Smith were sitting in
an old shanty on South Sixth street, this af-
ternoon, Sam King came in in an intoxicated
condition and, after standing around for
few minutes, made some remarks to the two
men. Not caring to enter into conversation
pulled a 32-caiibre revolver and shot Smith in
The leg. He then pointed the revolver at
Whisen's forehead, who hit Kings hand,
and the ball took effect in the left side. Just
below tine ribs, and passed upward. King
desperate character well known to the police
and sheriff s officers and is at present under
Indictment for assisting sheriff 8 prisoner
to eScaDe
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Sinking Ground.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, March 2s-A cave In
occurred over the workings of the Delaware.&
HudsOn's mines at Plains, last night, and
the ground settled about four feet. Prop
erty in the vicinity Is greatly damaged.
Wells in the vicinity OF the cave are reported
dry this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
A Beneficial Snow.

NORFOLK, Neb., March 2s.-lSpecial to the
BEE. "A gentle snowfall prevailed last
night covering the ground to depth of four
and a half inches. The large areas of wheat
and other small grain sown in north Ne
braska will be greatly benefited by it.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Convicted of Munsiauphter.

FoBT DODGE, Ia. March 2S.-l Special Tele-
gram to the BEE. THE trial of John l..
Porter, jr., for the murder of Mrs. Jameson
September l5 1856. resulted to-day in a ver-
diet of manslaughter. The jury were out
twenty-seven and one-half hours. The last
ballot before the verdict was reached was ten
for murder in the first degree and two for ac-
ouittal, showing the verdict to he a compro-
mise. The highest penalty under the verdict
Is eight years Imprisonment and fine of
$1,000 The verdict is by no means satisfac-
tory to the people, who think it ought to have
been murder IN the first de-
gree or acquittal. The testi-
mony covered 506 pages of full sized legal
cap in short hand and the arguments were
strong on both sides. The defense will move
for new trial. The court house was
crowded to overfowing during the entire
time of the trial and 1t was the most import
ant murder case ever tried in this county.
September l6 1856, a man entered the coun.
try home of the Jameson family, sixteen
miles southeast of this place, occupied by
Mrs. Jameson, two daughters and a Mrs.
Neymyer. The murderer demanded the
money in the house, and when she failed to
produce it he shot her dead and then fled.
Porter was shortly after arrested on suspi-
ciOn and tried with the result named.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
The E,cin Dairy Market.

ELGIN, ILL.,, March 2S.-The butter market
was little weak to-day, but regular sales
were q, l4O pounds at Bic. Nothing was doing
in cheese.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29
Steamshin Arrivals.

NEW York, March Especial Telegram
to the BEE.!-Arriyed-T Alaska from
South Hampton, and the Elder from Bremen.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29

referred to. The section in this bill is. IAN
action for libel may be brought in any county
where the libel is circulated" The bill was
and Garvey of Douglas voting in the affirma-
tive.
Mr. Slater's bill, No. III, is one of the
strangest OF the session. 1t makes it unlaw-
ful for any railroad company in Nebraska to
employ any person who uses as beverage
any malt or spirituous liquors during the time
he may be in the actual service of the com
pany. The title was found defective and
finally imperfectly patched.
Mr.. Cole s bill requiring railroads to keep
crossings in repair was passed.
A number of senate files were read the first
time.
Mr. Randall's bill for the sale of saline
lands and developing saline industries, was
passed.
Mr.. Peters bill prohibiting the catching
OF game and fish on certain occasions was
passed.
Adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-29

OoIhkb IN tuc 11Uuoo.
: LINCOLN, Neb, March 2S-tSpecial Tele-
paiu to the BEE. E.l-ghs house met this
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-11-03
SUMMONS.

Territory of Idaho, County of Ncz Perce. IS.
The First National Bank. of Lewiston. efdaho,
plaintiff, VS. Isanc A. wilkinson defendant.
In the name Of the Peopie eth United States
tn the Territory Of Idaho:
You arc hereby notified that there is now
on file in the Office of the Probate Court Of the
county of Nee Perez. in the Territory Of Idaho
the complaint Of the First National Bank, of
Lewiston, Idaho, Demanding of you tho sum
of sixty -ons and eleven huudredths dollars, to.
gether with costs of this action. upon the fol-
lowing causes of action t.. wit For the bal
ance duo upon certain promissory note made
by you January 7, 1885, in favor Of John P.
Volmer h Co. for $2l7 So and upon which
tho sum Of $2lS.72 has been paid, leaving u
balance with interest and attorney fee OF sixty
one and enhundredths dollars, which said
note was assigned to the plaintiff. And you
are hereby notified that unless you appear and
answer to said complaint within ten days after
the service hereof, il served within Nez Perez
county, and within twenty days, if served out
of this county but within this judicial district.
and within forty days if served out of this dis
trict exclusive of the day Of service), the
plaintiff will take q default and Judgement
against you in the sum Of sxty.one and eleven
hundredths dollars.
GIVEN under my hand and the seal of the
Probate Court of Nez Perez coun.
l.. s. ty, Idaho Territory, this 18th
day of October. A. D. 1887.
W. NJ. RICE,
Probate Judge AMI Ex.ofhcio Clerk.
j. NJ, Howe, attorney for plaintiff. 35
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-11-03
luminous,

In tho Justice Court of Moscow Precinct in
Nez Perez County, Idaho Territory, before
John Moore, Justice Of the Peace.
West Publishing Co., y corporation, plaintiff,
VS. W. 7. McKern and J. W. Parker, defts.
To W. T. Mckern and ]. W. Parker defendants:
The People Of the United States in tie Terri.
tory Of Idaho, send greeting:
You are hereby notified that there is now
on file in the Office of the aforesaid John Moore,
justice of the peace in the Justices court Of
Moscow precinct, in Moscow, Nes Perez coun-
IT, Idaho Territory, the complaint Of the above
named plaintiff, wherein judgement is demand.
cd 3aaidE9Ou for the sum of one hundred and
threSsnd ffty three -huhdredths dollars, with
interest At ton per cent. per annum thereon.
from the date of filing the complaint herein,
based upon four promissory notes and a book
account. Each Of said notes being for SO. 90,
executed by You to plaintiff. bearing date Of
January 8, 1885, and made payable respect
fully i'll 3, + and II months from their said
GATE and bearing interest from maturity at ten
per cent per annum until paid. and an account
tor books Fold and delivered by plaintiff to
you at your request. amour ting to the sum Of
nine and ffty-three hundredths dollars. All
due and unpaid and each constituting separ-
ate cause of action in each complaint
And you are hereby notified and directed to
appear and answer to said complaint at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon on the 9th day Of De
cember. 1857 And further notified that un-
less you SO appear and answer to said complaint
tho plaintiff will take a default and judgement
against you for the said sum Of one hundred and
three and fifty three hundredths dollars and
costs OF this action. JOHN MOORE,
Justice OF the Peace
Dated at Moscow, I. T., this lst day of DC.
tober, 1887. as
Il. O'Neill. attorney for plaintiff.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-11-03
Adjourned Meeting Held in the Court
House October -2!, 1867.

The adjourned meeting called to order
at o'clock P. NJ, by President NJ. A.
Kelly.
Committee on finance made report of
tho printing Of memorial and circular
letter, and the places and persons to
whom the same were sent sixty in all,
and also report of the persons with
whom the same were left in this town
Motion that report be accepted moved
and carried.
Mr.. l. N. Maxwell called upon and
discussed what should be done, and
method Of accomplishing the purpose of
the annexatonists.
j. w. Poe called upon and discussed
the source Of opposition at the South.
j. M. Howe called upon and discussed
the necessity of close organization and
method of securing that organization.
Mr.. A. J. Shaw called upon and dis
cussed sources and reasons for opposition
at South Idaho, and that we send man
to Washington.
Motion made that A. j. Shaw, j NJ.
Howe, I. N. Maxwell and NJ. A. Kelly
be committee to canvass North Idaho
to organize and canvass the Northern
counties and each school district in those
counties. Mr.. Maxwell resigned and
j. w. Poe, on motion, was elected
member of that committee.
Moved and seconded that a committee
of three be appointed to act as finance
committee to raise at least 81 900 for
annexation purposes. That committee
on nomination and motion carried con-
sisted of DR.. j. B. Morris, l. N, Max.
well and G. G. Bunnell.
Mr. H, McGregor, of Moscow and
Louis Jain, Of Genesee, called upon and
spoke briefly of the feeling and sentiment
in Moscow and Gcnesee, respectively.
On motion the following committee
was appointed to get signers to the
petition in Independent School district
No. |, +. O'Neill. l.. r. Chapman and
L. Wiggin.
On motion meeting adjourned.
NJ. A. KELLY, Z. O'NEILL,
Chairman, Secretary.
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PENDANT.
To Alexander Norris


In the Probate court of Nee Psrcs county.
J. II. Evans. plaintiff. Alexander Norris de-
fendapt.
To Alexander Norris.
In the name IF The people If the United States
in the TERRITORY ct Idoho.
You are hereby notified tina. there is now
On file in the Office Of the Probate court of the
county Of Nez Perez, in tho Territory of Idaho,
the complaint Of John II. Evans, demanding
of you the sum Of one hundred and eighteen
dollars with interest thereon at the rate of one
and opc-half per cent. per month from October
~, 1886, and twenty dollars as attorney fees,
Together with costs of this action upon the
following cnuse of action, to. wit For
amount due on apromissory nctc made by you
dated October ~, 1886, bearing interest at one
and one half per cent. per month, said note
being in favor Of this plaintiff. all Of which
now particularly appears in tho complaint on
file in this action. And you are also notified
that unless You appear and answer to said com
plant within ten days after the service hereof
ifscrved within Nez Pcrce county, and within
twenty days, if served out of said county bu,
within this judicial district. and within forty
days if served out af this district exclusive o.
the day Of servjce,) the plaintiff will take
default and judgement against you in tho sun
of $3.50 40 and costs.
GIVEN under my hand ard the seal of tn,
Probate court Of Nez Percc ccuat,
IL. 81 Idaho Territory. this second da,
of November, A. i, 1887.
W. M. RICE,
| Probate Judge and Elk oficio Clerk. 5ln